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impact | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Steve’s Story

Firefighter Steve Brown had dreamed of the job his whole life. When a workplace injury led to the discovery of a rare, life-threatening brain cyst, Bon Secours Neurosciences stepped in. After surgery and 19 months of recovery, Steve fought his way back. Thanks to donors like you, he is once again living his dream.

impact | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Scott’s Story

Scott was diagnosed with a stenotic aortic valve right before his son’s college baseball team began a championship run. Thanks to your gift to support cardiac services at Bon Secours — St. Mary’s Hospital, Scott’s heart was healed and he got to see his son’s championship.

donor | Bon Secours — Richmond, VA

Meet Craig Newton

Craig Newton supports the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation because giving feels personal to him. His gifts often honor people who mean the world to him, including Mabel Sebra, whom he lovingly calls his “second mom.”

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Karen Lester’s Story

Karen Lester knows she experienced a terrifying medical emergency when she had a stroke last year. But what she remembers is kindness and dignity. Your support of neurological care at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital helped Karen recover.

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Meredith’s Story

As a nurse, Meredith Martin knew exactly where to turn when she learned that her twins would need specialized neonatal care. She went to the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital NICU that donors support with their gifts.

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Theresia’s Story

Chemotherapy is a necessary and effective treatment for many with cancer. But the side effects of the powerful medications are intimidating. Donor gifts help patients like Theresia DiPasqua deal with lingering side effects even after treatment ends.

donor | Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

Meet Buddy Wilton

Gratitude inspires E. Carlton “Buddy” Wilton, Jr. to give to the Foundation. And over the years he has learned a few tricks to maximize his generosity to have the greatest impact. Learn more about how Buddy uses several ways to donate, now and in the future.

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Mary Kay Rotert’s Story

Mary Kay is a Nurse Practitioner, who once needed a lot of help paying for her education. Today, she uses planned gifts to the Foundation to help others pursue nursing careers.

impact | Bon Secours – Richmond, VA

Meet Yasmin Garcia

Yasmin first boarded the Bon Secours Richmond Care-A-Van at age six, immediately feeling safe and cared for. Thanks to donor support, she's able to help others on the Care-A-Van now—as a registered nurse.

donor | Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation

Meet Art Collins

Art and his wife believe in giving back. They want their community to have the best health care. So they made a planned gift to the Foundation by using a Qualified Charitable Distribution from Art's IRA.

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